Job Summary
Lodge Manager | Luxury Safari Tours Company | Botswana Salary: Negotiable DOE | Live-in Position Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and highly professional Lodge Manager for a luxury safari tours company based in Botswana. This is a senior leadership role ideal for a hospitality professional with extensive experience managing high-end safari lodges, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and leading multi-department teams in a five-star environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the lodge, ensuring that all aspects of the guest experience meet and exceed luxury standards while supporting staff development and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the daily operations of the lodge, ensuring smooth functioning across all departments • Enhance and innovate guest experiences while maintaining the lodge’s unique character and brand standards • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and repeat guests • Ensure all lodge tasks and action lists are completed within budget • Support Heads of Departments to achieve and exceed guest satisfaction scores • Identify training needs across all departments, implement training plans, and evaluate staff performance • Promote a culture of guest care and personalised guest interaction throughout the lodge • Manage guest delight activities in coordination with management, butlers, guides, housekeepers, and other staff • Assist with monthly planning, including staffing, training, and guest requirements Requirements: • Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a five-star lodge or similar high-end hospitality operation • Previous experience in the service industry with a strong focus on guest interaction and team management • Qualification in Hospitality or Business Management • Excellent command of the English language • Outgoing, warm, and professional personality, confident around affluent guests • Well-presented, honest, diligent, and self-motivated • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills What is Offered: • Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience • Live-in accommodation provided • Opportunity to manage a prestigious luxury safari lodge and shape exceptional guest experiences • Exposure to five-star operational management and high-end safari hospitality • Opportunities for career growth and professional development Suitable candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for this opportunity